COURSE TITLE: World History B
PREREQUISITES: US History A, US History B or AP US History
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
World History B examines the major events of the modern era; the Enlightenment, French Revolution and Rise and Fall of Napoleon, the political, economic and social impact of Industrialization, aspiring 46 revolutions of the 19th century, Imperialism, nation building, Russian Revolution, the rise of Nazi Germany, World War II, and the Cold War. These events/people shape present ideas, perceptions and foreign relations.
MATERIALS:
1. Text: World History Patterns of Civilization by Prentice Hall
2. Video and Internet Supplements
3. Newspaper, magazines
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
World History B examines the major events of the modern era; the Enlightenment, French Revolution and Rise and Fall of Napoleon, the political, economic and social impact of Industrialization, aspiring 46 revolutions of the 19th century, Imperialism, nation building, Russian Revolution, the rise of Nazi Germany, World War II, and the Cold War. These events/people shape present ideas, perceptions and foreign relations.
MATERIALS:
1. Text: World History Patterns of Civilization by Prentice Hall
2. Video and Internet Supplements
3. Newspaper, magazines